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Continuing with the GR-55, let’s get deeper into how to control the unit with a MIDI foot controller like the FC-300. This helpful video describes a Patch Assignment, which is the method Roland uses to program an action when a specific MIDI control change message is received. This same method can be used with other MIDI controllers too (like an actual keyboard that sends MIDI CC messages). Check it out!
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A perfect companion to the GR-55, the RC-300 is a MIDI foot controller that can be used with other products too. As with many MIDI devices, things can get complicated and convoluted fast! Here’s a quick video on how to initialize the unit to factory settings so you can get back on your way to making patches!
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If you haven’t hear of Roland’s GR series of synthesizers, you are missing out on a wonderfully strange and fantastic world. It’ll blow your mind seeing the things you never thought were possible with a guitar. The GR-55 is one of the best in their long line of breakthrough concepts that stretches back to the 80’s.
These units can do a lot, but sometimes it’ll scramble your brain trying to figure out what the heck is going on. Sometimes it’s best to start over and reset the patch or even the entire unit back to the factory default. Here’s quick and useful tutorial on how to do this.
What do you thing of Roland’s GR synths? Which is your favorite? Tell me in the comments!
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